Reconciliation
Action
Plan
BlueFit’s mission is to Inspire Community Activity by getting more people active, more often, through accessible, affordable and high quality facilities and services. As part of this mission, we are committed to creating inclusive and welcoming spaces for everyone.
As a business we believed that it was important to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) as it would provide us with opportunities to to build on already established relationships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, build new relationships and gain a more detailed understanding of the important histories and diversity of our First Nations people, especially those within the communities BlueFit serves.
Through our RAP we aim to build upon, and strengthen our commitment to recognise, support, celebrate and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to not only our facilities, but also our workforce. We aim to strengthen our employment opportunities and pathways within our workplaces for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
RAP Artwork
This artwork design centres around the community of BlueFit, and the range of programs that cater to the diverse communities they service. The artwork tells a story of reconciliation through respect, partnerships, connection to Country and community.
The background has symbols of people and meeting places to represent all the various locations and communities of Bluefit. I have also included symbols of waterholes and wattle to represent connection to Country as well as sustainability as a contributor to reconciliation.
In the centre of the artwork is a beautiful big meeting place to represent BlueFit as a nationwide organisation where community members come together to enjoy leisure centres, community sport and recreational programs. Branching out of this meeting place are 6 interconnected symbols which have been strategically chosen to reflect BlueFit’s values.
About the Artist
Caitlin Trindall is a proud Gomeroi woman and the creator of Mirii Art. As a mixed-media artist and business-woman, Caitlin draws upon her own life experiences to create unique contemporary artworks that bring Aboriginal art and culture into everyday spaces and conversations. Born and raised in Sydney, on Dharawal Country, Caitlin has always been encouraged to explore her creativity, with her parents and grandparents all engaging in various creative art forms. Caitlin first began painting in 2016 as a way to connect to her Grandfather in Narrabri despite being physically apart. Inspired by her Grandfather, she has since developed a strong love and passion for creating all kinds of artworks including painting on canvas, digital art, large-scale murals, jewellery and homewares. Caitlin’s artwork is a considered combination of both traditional and contemporary art. She uses traditional symbols to share stories and messages within the artwork, and will pair these will bright vibrant colours to create a modern feel. In addition to this, Caitlin delivers creative workshops within the community, embedded with cultural knowledge, to ensure Aboriginal knowledge and traditions are passed on to future generations. Caitlin has worked with many clients across Australia, and enjoys building connections with people and communities through her artistic journey.
